IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.15387 of 2014 Nityananda Patra …. Petitioner Mr. J.K. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. S.K. Jee, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY Order No. ORDER 15.04.2025 06. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for appearing for the Parties. 3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:- “The petitioner, therefore most respectfully prays that your Lordships may be graciously pleased to admit the case, issue notice to the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why they shall not be directed to extend the Agricultural Insurance benefits to Srirampur G.P. People (Annexure-1) as their Kharif crops-2013 have been severely affected by the high flood and Phailine 2013 and in their failing to show cause, or showing insufficient cause make the rule absolute and this Hon’ble Court issue an appropriate writ by directing to the Insurance Company to extend the Agricultural Insurance benefits as per 2013 Kharif crops Scheme to the poor farmers as per Annexure-1 of Srirampur Grama Panchayat within a stipulated period. Digitally Signed Signed by: RANJEETA SAHOO Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 17-Apr-2025 15:52:36 Signature Not Verified And may pass such further order/orders as deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case and allow the case with cost. And for this act of your kindness, the petitioner as in duty bound, shall ever pray.” 4. However, taking into account the claim raised in the present Writ Petition, liberty is granted to the Petitioner make a fresh representation before Opp. Party No.3 by enclosing all the relevant documents and citations in support of his claim, if any, within a period of three (3) weeks hence. 5. It is observed that if such representation is filed within the aforesaid time period, Opp. Party No.3 shall do well to take a lawful decision on the same within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of such representation. The order so passed by Opp. Party No.3 be communication to the Petitioner. 6. With the aforesaid observation and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. (Biraja Prasanna Satapathy) Judge Ranjeeta